Robert Hansen Barnes Jr
March 31, 1945 - April 30, 2016
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Robert Hansen Barnes Jr
March 31, 1945 - April 30, 2016
Obituary
Robert Barnes was born in Carmel, CA moved to Yakima, WA and then to Seattle. He graduated from Rainier Beach High School and moved back to California to attend junior college in San Jose.
He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Barnes Sr. and Helen Barnes. Survived by wife Gloria Barnes, daughter Nichole Chunphakvenn, step daughters Anna Gretta Sayles and Heidi Bell Sayles and grandchildren Lily Chunphakvenn and Noveda Sayles. Robert will be extremely missed by his family.
Robert was an excellent guitarist and singer starting at the young age of 11 years old. He hosted open mics and was in a lot of local bands. He was also a sign maker for 40 years with his own business.
Special thanks to Hospice of Whatcom County.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 7th at 2:00pm at Moles Farewell Tributes (2465 Lakeway Dr. Bellingham, WA 98229).
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: May 7, 2016 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Moles Farewell Tributes- Bellingham
- Location: 2465 Lakeway Dr Bellingham, WA 98229 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (360) -73-3-0510
9 responses to Robert Hansen Barnes Jr
Judy Garrison says:
April 30, 2016
Gloria, I am so sorry for your loss. May joyful memories ease your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Judy
Darrell Phare says:
April 30, 2016
I’m sorry for the emptiness that you are feeling with the passing of such a vibrant and talented and loving presence that I knew Bob to be. Thank you for that touching photo/video tribute of Bob’s favorite people and happy times. I felt that and it felt good. Thank you.
Gloria, I hadn’t seen enough of you and Bob over the past several years, but each time our paths crossed it was like yesterday and I’d leave feeling good seeing you both so content and bright. I will miss Bob. I wish you many sweet dreams and that all those lovely memories buoy you through today’s pain.
Love, Darrell
Deborah & Aaron Natera says:
April 30, 2016
Gloria & family,So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the resurrection hope at this sad time.
Rev.21:4-“And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.The former things have passed away.”
You are in our thoughts & prayers,
Deborah & Aaron Natera
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Richard and Jeanie Moses says:
April 30, 2016
Our prayers are with the family of Robert Barnes. We are sorry for his loss. I only wish I could have listened to his music. I believe we could have been good friends.
Walter et Nicole Michalak-Hennekam says:
April 30, 2016
TO: Gloria & Nichole, as well as all of the extended family members. We are sincerely grieved to learn of the passing of Robert and send you all our deepest condolences and love. Although a part of life, this is one of the more difficult times we all will go through. The best to be said about it are found in the memories shared and the good times of music, family, friends, laughter and again, so much good music.This is what we hold and remember along with quiet times of dinners, here and there, conversations on our deck and park concerts. Robert remains a living, continuing memory and symbol of Bellingham and the Northwest for us.
love always from us,
Walter, Wally, Walito and Nicole, Nicolina